Focus areas

Building advanced recycling capabilities

The challenge GEO Trash Management (GTM) partners with various non-for profit organisations undertaking beach, ocean, river and street clean-ups, promoting […]

Biopolymer composite formulation and processing

The challenge The world is rapidly trying to adapt biopolymers to replace fossil fuel-based plastics in a range of applications […]

Establishing a baseline of marine plastic litter in the Philippines

The challenge To help the Philippines tackle plastic waste, recommendations for the development of a harmonised litter monitoring programme across […]

Recyclable-by-Design for polymers

The challenge Thermoset polymers and their composites are extensively applied in a wide range of industries. The long-life cycle, superior […]

Plastic-munching microbiomes for biorecycling

The challenge Plastics are highly customisable and durable materials, which leads to both their extensive applications and their enormous contribution […]

Bioproduction platform for microalgal biopolymers

The challenge Considering that plastic waste can take anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose, there is an inherent […]

Upcycling polystyrene waste into high-valued chemicals

The challenge Polystyrene (PS) and expanded PS (EPS) waste are stockpiling in Australia. EPS’s low density makes its transport to […]

PVC recycling

Our research is helping to improve processes and specifications for PVC recycling. The challenge Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of […]

piles of rubbish in large bins

Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network

The challenge Globally, 75 per cent of plastic produced becomes waste. Plastic knows no borders, with plastic waste now considered […]

Reconstituted paint.

Totally recyclable paint

The challenge Used and unwanted paint is commonly sent to landfill. The incorrect disposal of paint can lead to environmental […]